Dhap Dam remains fully safe, says energy ministry
Summary
The Dhap Dam in Kathmandu’s Gokarneshwar Municipality-1 remains fully safe after heavy monsoon rains raised concerns over the reservoir. Officials say the water level has been reduced and safety monitoring is continuing, with no sign of imminent risk.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation says Dhap Dam remains fully safe despite concerns after heavy monsoon rains.
- The project has been continuously releasing water from the reservoir and says about 35 percent of stored water has been safely discharged.
- A landslide near Saddle Dam-1 on September 9 prompted immediate safety measures and emergency drainage work.
- Officials say ongoing technical assessments show no imminent risk and have urged the public not to panic.
